Trapped as an NPC in a Dating Sim

Chapter 119: Elise Vans’ Current Emotions!

’Crimson Sovereign, huh…’

Soren looked at the name of the bloodline he had just awakened, deep in thought. To be honest, it was a very grand name for his taste, not to mention its effects.

’Regal Allure, Crimson Bond, and Scarlet Dominion…’

Three effects, each of which seemed impressive. Only…

’Why are all of them somehow related to charm and women…?’

Soren felt it might be influenced by his Perverted Harem System. Although he had no evidence, still…

As Soren guessed randomly, he began to test the effect of the bloodline.

For Regal Allure, he found there was no need to test, as it seemed to be passive.

Soren guessed that it might be related to how he kept getting charm points each time he completed quests from the system, no matter what.

As his charm continued to increase, so did the range of its effect, he guessed.

However, for Crimson Bond, the moment Soren had the thought, he felt a crimson hue gathering around his palm before it slowly condensed into an insignia; a fine, intricate mark resembling a crown traced in blood, faintly pulsing as if alive.

’Hmm… how does this work? Do I just… plaster it on my so-called beloved?’

Soren wondered, as there wasn’t much explanation given by his system. It seemed he would have to use it on one of the girls sneakily these days.

Thinking so, Soren let the insignia dissolve and finally focused on the third and last effect of his new bloodline ability.

’Scarlet Dominion!’

The moment he thought of this effect, he suddenly felt his entire body heating up from within, as if molten lava surged through his veins.

His muscles immediately tensed and expanded, bones subtly reshaping themselves as if to support newfound power.

A crimson aura flickered along his limbs, coiling around him like living energy. Every fiber of his being seemed to resonate with raw strength.

To be honest, Soren suddenly felt so strong that he thought he might be able to fight a melee class head-on.

—

Ding!

[Bloodline Effect: Scarlet Dominion Activated]

> Strength: +30%

> Agility: +5%

> Endurance: +15%

> Intelligence: +5%

> Mana: +5%

[No Crimson Bond is detected. You can remain in this state for up to one hour in normal, non-combat situations.]

—

’No wonder.’

Soren heard the prompt and smiled. A thirty percent increase in strength stat. Now his strength was directly at 138 points.

Of course, he was overflowing with power. Not to mention the other increments he got.

’Too bad I am an Archer.’

Soren thought while clenching his muscular fist, a bit addicted to this feeling, before directly getting out of his bloodline state.

Although it was a very incredible experience, it was too flashy with all those Crimson Aura around him.

Besides, Soren felt that compared to his GAP stat, it wasn’t that incredible. All it did was enhance his stats by some percentages, mainly his strength.

’Maybe something will change after I make a Crimson Bond?’

Soren guessed before reining in his increasing complacency.

As much as he was happy to grow stronger, he was equally aware of the unknown dangers slowly surrounding his existence.

As his involvement in the original plot increased, things like C-rank dungeons would continue to happen, catching him off guard. Considering the danger of that, any amount of power up seemed not enough.

’By the way, come to think of it, what happened to Elise? Did she… wake up?’

Soren suddenly remembered yesterday’s event, wondering what had happened to that girl.

To be honest, he was a bit afraid to meet her. After all, he did use a very nefarious, almost forbidden artifact to almost enslave her.

Although he did remove the Twin Rings of Lust later on, he didn’t know how much effect it had on her.

He never got to check on her, after all.

’Wait… since Elise is now in the list of my Harem Candidates, can’t I see her status screen?’

Soren suddenly felt stupid and immediately went through his system, bringing out a panel of Elise Vans from his Harem Archive.

From what he remembered, along with the heroine’s panel, he could also see their current emotions.

And he was right. The moment he looked at her panel, he saw her current emotions clearly.

Only…

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[Name: Elise Vans]

[Class: Rouge (S)]

[Level: 31]

[Status: Side Heroine]

[Current Emotion: Longing, In Love, Restless, Confused, Vulnerable, Hesitant, Anxious, Yearning, Infatuated, Melancholy, Fearful of her own feelings, Avoidant, Hopeful]

—

“What?”

The number of emotions he saw on her panel left Soren so bewildered that he couldn’t help but shout in shock.

***

“So you fainted shortly after entering the portal and don’t remember much?”

Elara looked at her sister strangely and asked, her eyes filled with distrust.

“Yeah… that’s right. How many times do I have to say it? Sister, can you leave this topic already?”

But Elise seemed annoyed as she pouted cutely before turning over on the bed, trying to cover her head with the blanket.

Her face was clearly flushed red, unbeknownst to her, which wasn’t that new at all, considering how she remembered every bit of her encounter with Soren in that C-rank dungeon.

How he saved her life from falling into that rift, to the way he grabbed her and ran for their lives.

From how he dived down to face that massive monster for safety to how he kissed her lips in relish, making her breathless.

How he hugged her soft body, slurping her saliva while letting her swallow his.

How she, unable to bear the lust, demanded he kiss and ravage her.

Just like Soren guessed, Elise remembered every bit of it. In fact, she remembered it more vividly, all because of the effect of the Twin Rings of Lust.

And honestly, she longed for that feeling again.

So much so that she was anxious and scared of her own feelings.

Yet she couldn’t deny that she liked Soren, his warm touch, and his care for her. Without him, she would be dead already.

Maybe that’s why she valued that moment even more. And maybe, that’s also the reason why she was afraid to meet Soren.